BBB Community Outreach Programs

This presentation will teach both accredited and non-accredited companies to identify how scams can impact your business. That can include personal and professional scams, the riskiest scams for your business, and protecting your personal info in the business world.

We are all connected now more than ever with new smart devices coming out on the market every day. However, if one device gets hacked, then that could mean trouble for you, your identity, your other devices, and so much more.

When searching for a job, the last thing you want to happen is getting scammed by an employment opportunity. Job search sites make it easier now more than ever for scammers to post fake job listings. The presentation includes info on how to know if a job offer is a scam, what makes you more at risk, and resources for job searching.

Scammers may take advantage of you and create fake diets, pills, creams, and other products to try and lure you into a free trial trap where you could end up paying hundreds of dollars for a product that may have never been free.

In the face of tragedy and disaster, people naturally want to help those in need by donating. However, scammers also want to take advantage of your kindness by soliciting your money for their personal gain. BBB Serving Western VA is here to help you identify reputable charities and avoid scams.

Scammers will do whatever it takes to get their hands on your personal information. Once they have it, they can effectively become you, using your identity to open accounts, file taxes, or obtain medical coverage. We will cover how to spot these scams and protect yourself from thieves wanting to steal your identity.

Children spend more time online than ever, and their safety on the internet is of the utmost importance. Talking to your child about their activities and realities online is difficult, and BBB Serving Western VA is here to ease some of those hard conversations with information and resources both you and your children can use.

Millions of Americans are responsible for a loved one’s money who cannot make financial decisions or pay their bills. If you or a loved one is taking on the role of a financial caregiver, BBB Serving Western VA has advice and resources on guiding individuals who are responsible for managing another person’s money.

Military consumers are at an increased risk of being victimized by scams, with more money lost than non-military consumers. BBB Serving Western VA has the information and resources for military families, personnel, and veterans to safeguard against scams.

Scammers send fake emails and text messages every day, from illegitimate claims that you’ve won a large prize to false scare tactics that your accounts have been compromised or locked. They will do whatever it takes to get your personal information to use it for fraudulent ways. 

People love their furry friends, and with online shopping more relevant than ever, people can buy pets online and even have them delivered right to their door. Scammers have noticed the increase for a fluffy companion and are doing everything they can to con you out of your money. 

Romance scams are a growing concern for anyone out there looking for love. With dating over the internet becoming far more popular with the usage of online dating websites and apps, it’s only getting easier for scammers to take advantage of someone looking for a partner. 

Older adults are consistently some of the most at-risk demographics when it comes to falling victim to scams, from fake vacations and time share investments to romance scams. BBB Serving Western VA has advice and resources for older Americans to recognize and combats scams.

We have programs geared toward all ages, from elementary to high school. Students will learn about the basics of identifying scams, how to protect their identity, and much more through informative programs and fun games.